Executive Chinese Chef 中餐行政总厨

OUR PURPOSE AND CULTURE

We are driven to create a future where people and place enrich one another. We are wholly committed to rooting ourselves more deeply in every place we are in while setting new benchmarks for positive impact. As a pioneering collective with a common purpose, we curate extraordinary moments and honor the soul of every place along our journey. At Rosewood Hotel Group, we answer The Calling. Together, we Make the Place.

THE TEAM

Join our Culinary team and lead the delivery of exceptional Chinese dining experiences across The House of Dynasties and Chinese Banquet operations. Reporting to Hotel Manager, you will oversee a talented brigade of chefs and culinary professionals, fostering excellence, creativity, and collaboration while maintaining the highest standards of quality, guest satisfaction, food safety, and operational efficiency.

YOUR ROLE

As Executive Chinese Chef, you will serve as the culinary leader responsible for the performance, quality, and profitability of all Chinese kitchen operations. You will oversee menu development, food production, team leadership, cost management, and guest experience, ensuring every dish reflects Rosewood’s commitment to craftsmanship and excellence. Working closely with Culinary Operations, Purchasing, Cost Control, and Food & Beverage leadership, you will drive both commercial success and culinary innovation.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE THE PLACE

- Lead the day-to-day operations of The House of Dynasties and Chinese Banquet kitchens, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction.

- Direct and develop culinary teams through coaching, training, performance management, and succession planning.

- Oversee menu planning and product development, ensuring offerings align with market trends, guest expectations, and business objectives.

- Manage food cost, inventory, purchasing, and resource utilization while minimizing waste and maximizing profitability.

- Uphold the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and workplace safety throughout all kitchen operations.

- Partner closely with Culinary Operations, Purchasing, Cost Control, and Food & Beverage leaders to achieve operational and financial goals.

- Ensure effective workforce planning and scheduling to meet business demands while maintaining productivity and service excellence.

- Build strong relationships with guests, suppliers, and key stakeholders to enhance the hotel's reputation and culinary offerings.

COULD THIS BE YOU?

- You are an accomplished Chinese culinary professional with extensive experience leading large-scale kitchen operations within luxury hospitality environments.

- You possess strong expertise in Chinese cuisine, banquet production, menu development, and food presentation.

- You have a deep understanding of food safety, sanitation standards, quality control, and cost management practices.

- You are a confident and inspiring leader who excels at developing talent, coaching teams, and fostering a high-performance culture.

- You demonstrate excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills across multiple departments.

- You are commercially minded, with the ability to balance exceptional guest experiences with operational efficiency and profitability.

- You are knowledgeable in Chinese banquet operations, hot pot concepts, and Beijing-style regional cuisine.

- You are comfortable communicating in English and collaborating within an international hospitality environment.

OUR BENEFITS

As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your wellbeing, professional growth, and life beyond work. This includes medical coverage, retirement benefits, paid time off, complimentary room nights, learning and development opportunities, global career opportunities, and industry-leading paid parental leave supporting eligible associates across all paths to parenthood.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

At Rosewood Hotel Group, your voice is heard – and valued. We’re a community that encourages associates to be themselves, not fit into a fixed culture, and this philosophy shines through in our commitments to reflect and honor the history, culture and geography of our destinations. We’re not only committed to building and nurturing genuine, long-lasting relationships but to transforming them – and our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) strategy helps put these principles into practice.